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1999
Gewürztraminer
Varietal/Style: Gewürztraminer
Origin: Leelanau Peninsula, MI
Vintage: 1999
Winemaker:
Brian Ulbrich
Rating: 13/20
Retail Price: $13
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Tasting
Notes: This Great Lakes Gewürztraminer comes
on strong with scents of the tropics and exotic spice as well as a burnt
quality that catches at the back of your throat. Surprisingly subtle
despite the deceptive nose, this dry, rather delicate wine finishes
long with a faintly licorice aftertaste. Although it is lacking in the
mid-palate, this well-priced wine makes for a nice change of pace. (Date
tasted 01/28/01)
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1998
Vintage Red
Varietal/Style: Merlot, Cabernet Franc &
Sauvignon blend
Origin: Leelanau Peninsula, MI
Vintage: 1998
Winemaker:
Brian Ulbrich
Rating: 11/20
Retail Price: $13
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Tasting
Notes: It can be difficult to produce bigger-bodied
reds in less hospitable climates like Michigan, but Peninsula Cellars
should be applauded for its efforts. Its 1998 blend stirs up a pleasing
array of eucalyptus, blueberry and plum aromas and flavors, but the
wine lacks the body we've come to expect from a Bordeaux varietal blend.
Instead, it inspires thoughts of Beaujolais: light, fruity and exceedingly
quaffable. (Date tasted 11/5/00)
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Profile:
This Michigan upstart recently undertook the project of digging out
a naturally heated and cooled cellar for bottle storage. Although
it certainly sets the estate apart, the logistics of underground
cellaring are perhaps a bit more challenging in Northern Michigan
than the Côtes du Rhône! Nevertheless, this young endeavor is fast
earning its reputation as one of Michigan's most remarkable, and
most daring wineries.
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Address:
11480 Center Rd.
City: Traverse City, MI
Phone: 231-223-4050
Web site: peninsulacellars.com
E-mail: ulbrich@traverse.net
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